CNN All but Eliminates Troubled Morning Show That Was the Source of Controversy: Report

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A new report claims that the troubled CNN morning show that was previously hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins is being killed off.

CNN disputed a report that claimed “CNN This Morning” was being unceremoniously axed by management in a statement that did little to evoke confidence in the unpopular show.

Page Six reported Monday that the show, which was created by ousted former CNN boss Chris Licht, was being dismantled.

The outlet reported: “Page Six hears a memo went out Monday morning announcing that early morning anchor Kasie Hunt will be given an extra hour, now under the ‘CNN This Morning’ umbrella, and that ‘CNN News Central’ — which had followed it — will move forward in the schedule to fill the gap.

“Harlow was the only member of the original team left standing.”

CNN representatives disputed the report when asked for comment, Page Six noted.

“Reps for CNN said it’s ‘inaccurate’ to say the show has been canceled, and that ‘CNN This Morning’ has simply been shortened dramatically and given a new anchor.”

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